Druse, Roxana (1846–1889)
Druse, Roxana (1846–1889)
American murderer. Born 1846; hanged in 1889; lived near Little Falls, NY; m. John Druse; children: at least 2: Mary and John Jr.
With help of daughter, beat husband to death, chopped up body, and boiled remains (1889); was hanged after son told authorities. Daughter received life imprisonment.
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